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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,331.95, 10,996.23 and 4,371.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,331.95, 10,996.23 and 4,371.23 is: 6,555.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,331.95 : 10,996.23 = 4,371.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,331.95/10,996.23 = 4,371.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,331.95x = 10,996.23 × 4,371.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,331.95x = 48,066,995.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,066,995.48/7,331.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,555.83

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